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V792 FVR

2000 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,259 mi
Last recorded212,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV792 FVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 212,259 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 211,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 196,805 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 176,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 170,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 170,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 166,278 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to side of fuel tank corroded - ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACED

Fail 25 Jul 2011 166,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED

brake pipe to side of fuel tank corroded - ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACED

Pass 21 Jun 2010 152,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 132,664 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 115,220 miles

advise o/s/r tyre 2mm. advise brake+engine warning lights on dash. advise slight play in rear bushes on wishbone arms. advise brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 115,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nail in n/s/r tyre . †o/s/r tyre worn to indicators. †engin warning light on dash. †brake warning light on dash. †brakes to be checked all round. †seek advice with in 5 days.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 106,970 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s internal h/brake noisy

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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V792 FVR is a 2000 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V792 FVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V792 FVR is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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